Rowntree's

Fruit Pastilles Lollies

Barcode 5010238297115

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fruit Pastilles Lollies is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugars), stabiliser (guar gum), and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, even though it also contains fruit juice concentrates and basic ingredients like sugar and water.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

fruit juice from concentrate (25%) (pineapple, orange, lemon, raspberry, blackcurrant)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

colours (beetroot red, curcumin, carotenes)
OK

safflower concentrate
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.

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Common questions about Fruit Pastilles Lollies

Is Fruit Pastilles Lollies ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Pastilles Lollies by Rowntree's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugars), stabiliser (guar gum), and flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, even though it also contains fruit juice concentrates and basic ingredients like sugar and water.

Which ingredients in Fruit Pastilles Lollies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Fruit Pastilles Lollies as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, maltodextrin, citric acid, flavourings, invert sugar syrup, spirulina concentrate, caramelised sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.